SVA1000X Series

Spectrum analyzers like the SIGLENT SSA3000X and SVA1000X series are extremely useful instruments that can provide invaluable insight into broadcast signal performance, transmitter troubleshooting, and interference as well as RF device characterization and EMC testing. But, like other spectrum analyzers, they are very sensitive and can be damaged easily, if the proper precautions are not … Continued

In an effort to meet the demands of remote monitoring and control, modern test instrumentation is leveraging more communications busses and than ever before. Each type of bus can also have numerous layers that can be utilized for specific advantages. The VXI bus and subsequent software drivers form a convenient software API that can make remote control … Continued

Tekbox put together a nice application note on immunity testing using a TEM cell and a SIGLENT SSA3000X spectrum analyzer. TEM cells are specialized hardware enclosures that can provide high electric fields and also do offer some shielding from environmental RF. If you are having immunity issues, this note may provide some helpful information and guidance. … Continued

Here is a Powerpoint(c) overview of electromagnetic compliance (EMC) test basics, pre-compliance methods, and resources that can help a beginner get started with EMC testing. First delivered at the IRIS 2018 technology expo in Cleveland, OH 9/25/2018: PrecomplianceStarter_IRIS2018_JC

﻿Attenuators are elements of an electrical circuit that are used to decrease the amount of power delivered to the next stage of the circuit. An ideal attenuator would have a flat frequency response, that is, it would decrease the amplitude of all input signals equally, regardless of the frequency. In this note, we are going to … Continued

PyVISA is a software library that enables Python applications to communicate with resources (typically instruments) connected to a controlling computer using different buses, including: GPIB, RS-232, LAN, and USB. This example scans and lists the available resources. It requires PyVISA to be installed (see the PyVISA documentation for more information) *** #Example that scans a … Continued

Introduction The SIGLENT SSA3000X and SVA1015X products are based on a similar swept superheterodyne spectrum analyzer platform and have very similar starting prices. There are quite a few similarities, but also a few differences that could affect the end results for particular applications. The table below compares the major specifications and the comparable options as … Continued

Probing RF circuits can be tricky. Here are some resources for DIY probes https://elektrotanya.com/files/forum/2009/10/e04a036.pdf And instructables has built on this: https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-1GHz-Active-Probe-for-Under-20/ http://welecw2000a.sourceforge.net/docs/Hardware/Aktiver_Tastkopf_mit_OPA659.pdf http://www.ti.com/ww/en/bobpease/assets/www-national-com_rap.pdf http://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/application-notes/an47fa.pdf NOTE: SIGLENT does not endorse any of these solutions. They are for reference only.